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Bituin Escalante

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Bituin Escalante
Escalante in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater
Escalante in December 2021 performing at the 90th anniversary of the Manila Metropolitan Theater
Background information
Born
Bituin Escalante Aguilos

(1977-04-23) April 23, 1977 (age 49)
Manila, Philippines
GenrePop
OccupationSinger
Years active2000–present
LabelViva Records

Bituin Escalante (born April 23, 1977) is a Filipino singer, actress and host. She is considered the Philippines' best female vocalists having been active since 2000, and notably due to the success of her Himig Handog entry "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana".[1]

Career

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Before her eventual rise through Metropop and Himig Handog, Escalante has been active in the theatrical scene since 1996, and has appeared in some television shows.[1]

Discovery

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Escalante rose to popularity after her first appearance in the 2000 Metropop Song Festival with her interpretation of "Paano Na", written by Arnold Reyes where she received the festival's second prize. In the following year, Bituin won awards as a new artist in the Philippine music industry.

Her 2002 song, "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" written by Soc Villanueva, is the 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Music Love Song Festival grand prize winner [2].[citation needed] She was also awarded Best Interpreter for this song and was later on given a platinum award for said album.[citation needed] She is one of the singers in ASAP [3].[citation needed]

Current career and the first movie

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Her debut film was Isang Himala, an official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. A musical drama based on the classic film Himala, it stars National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor in the original version, while the remake features singer, actress, pianist, and television host Aicelle Santos in the lead role.

Discography

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Theater

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YearTitleRoleProducerRef.
2005-2006 Once On This Island Asaka Actors Actor Inc. & Silang Production [4.1]
2008DreamgirlsEffie White
2014 Pricilla : Queen of The Desert Divas Ultimate Productions [5.1]
2014 Pinocchio Coachman Repertory Philippines [6.1]
2015Kung Papaano Akong Naging Leading LadyMeilyDalanghila Productions[7.1]
Death and the MaidenPaulina Escobar
Alice in WonderlandQueen of Hearts
2018-2019 Isang Himala Aling Saling 9 Works Theatrical & Sandbox Collective [8.1]
2018 Waitress Becky [9]

Filmography

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  • Isang Himala (Official entry of the Metro Manila Film Festival 2024, Bituin's 1st debut movie)

Awards

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  • 2001 ALIW Awards: Most Promising Female Artist
  • 2001 Who's Who in the Philippines: Best Female Performer
  • 2002 ABS-CBN Himig Handog Love Song Competition: Best Interpreter (song "Kung Ako na Lang Sana")
  • 2003 Awit Awards: Song of the Year (Kung Ako Na Lang Sana)
  • 2003 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Female Artist
  • 2007 Awit Awards: Best Performance by a Duo or Group (with Mon David)

Personal life

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Escalante is married to Reymund "Mano" Domingo. They have two children Tala and Luna.[10]

References

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  1. 1 2 Salterio, Leah C. (February 27, 2021). "Behind the Music: 'Kung Ako Na Lang Sana' by Bituin Escalante". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Bituin Escalante nanalo sa Himig Handog". Philstar. November 21, 2002.
  3. ↑ "ASAP Throwback: Klarisse, Sheryn,& Bituin showcase their vocal prowess". ABS CBN. Feb 5,2025. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
    1. ↑ Once On this Island
    1. ↑ Pricilla Queen of The Desert
    1. ↑ Pinocchio
    1. ↑ Kung Papaano Ako Naging Leading Lady
    1. ↑ Himala
  9. ↑ Oliveros, Oliver (May 23, 2018). "Bituin Escalante Joins the Cast of WAITRESS; Show Premieres 11/10". Broadway World Philippines. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  10. ↑ Salterio, Leah (February 20, 2020). "Bituin enjoys being a mother". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 24, 2024.

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External links[5][5]

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  • Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Bituin Escalante at Wikimedia Commons
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20110721085515/http://www.pahk.com.hk/BITUIN%20write-up.htm
  1. ↑ Froilan, Edna Vida (May 23, 2005). "More that once on this island". Philstar Global.
  2. ↑ Matteo, Ibarra (May 18, 2015). "Theater Review : Kung Papaano Ako Naging Leading Lady is a bonanza of beauty". GMA NEWS Online.
  3. ↑ Lo, Ricky (May 22, 2014). "It's raining men.... and much, much more!". Philstar Global.
  4. ↑ Perez, Irene (October 4, 2014). "Bituin Escalante in Concert: I will grab it by the horns!". Lifestyle Inc.
  5. 1 2 Bunoan, Vladimir (February 10, 2018). "Theater review: Himala' restores your faith in Filipino Theater". ABS CBN NEWS. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
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